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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 373.19 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 373.19 and 126.95 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 373.19 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/373.19 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 373.19 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 47,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373.97/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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